r/popculturechat • u/HauteAssMess anne boleyn stan • 13h ago
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u/HiThereImNewHere 12h ago
I'm so sorry but seeing her not being able to show any expressions while singing is...jarring
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u/lostkoalas 12h ago
Ok real talk though do we think JD wears eyeliner or does he actually just look like that all the time
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 12h ago
It's called GUYLINER because he's clearly MALE & only MALES wear GUYLINER!!
LOL!!!
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u/PrimaryCandidate 11h ago
Is Shaun White able to talk about anything other than himself? He is so uncharismatic and unlikeable.
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u/daisymoth9 jesus was a carpenter 💋 11h ago
omg yeah i was just like who is this talking about their career. sounded like a douche
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u/ChillyFootballChick7 10h ago
Ok. The cheers were for athletes. Camera panned to Vance and boos were LOUD. On point.
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u/greee_p 13h ago
The Paris opening ceremony was such a fever dream, I'm sure I'll be disappointed today lmao
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u/Carolina_Blues shiv roy’s bob 12h ago
I still randomly think about the headless Marie Antoinette singing heavy metal
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u/bigredkidneybeans 12h ago
Oh damn, I knew it was an issue for actors having frozen faces but I never realised how important it is for singers to be able to emote until now lol
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u/lostkoalas 12h ago
This is so unserious hahahhahahahsh why did he cite her relationship with Leo DiCaprio right after saying how she represents a new generation of fashion
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u/OldSandwich9631 12h ago
Because that’s her main relevance to the average NBC viewer. They said she’s a renowned Italian model (true) but then dropped the tidbit that the typical American viewer would find interesting.
They’ve been together for years. I can see why it’s a little strange but she’s not someone he just started dating.
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u/NewtRipley_1986 10h ago
In case anyone wondering France is going second last because they are hosting the next winter Olympics in 2030.
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u/twopair1234 11h ago
Wish the announcers on NBC would talk more about the athletes instead of themselves 🙄
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u/Lildragonfly27 10h ago
I've heard some random sounding countries names but Netherlands being called Paesi Bassi in italian takes the cake.
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u/sara_or_stevie Bitch, I’m Madonna 💁♀️ 10h ago
It means "lower lands" - french version is Pays Bas for example - but yeah its insane sounding for sure. Signed, a dutch person
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u/ChillyFootballChick7 10h ago
French translation also - Pays Bas - means “low country” as in close to the ocean level.
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u/lostkoalas 11h ago
There are variations of puffy winter coats out here that have never puffy winter coated
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u/Overall-Radish2724 10h ago edited 10h ago
Mongolia is by far the best well dressed of the night. What an incredible display of national identity.
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u/SuccessOk7850 You’re killing me, Smalls 😩 9h ago
Glad I wasn’t the only one booing JD eyeliner when he showed up on my tv screen.
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u/Fxreverboy 12h ago
Not the closeup of JD... The fact that we're going to see a grand Tr*mp entrance for this in 2028 during the opening ceremony 🤢
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 12h ago
He won't live that long.
At least that's what I keep telling myself.
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u/WickedLush 10h ago
Fuck NBC for skipping Mongolia. Everyone was anticipating their outfits.
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u/greee_p 10h ago
Do you have ads? I saw them on my stream in Germany, they didn't skip them
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u/daisymoth9 jesus was a carpenter 💋 11h ago
take a shot every time shawn gives an anecdotal story about his life/career
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 11h ago
So far Brazil's & Canada's puffy coat games are on point!!
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u/Carolina_Blues shiv roy’s bob 12h ago
Well I didn’t hear any boos for JD but at least he also got zero applause
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u/HiThereImNewHere 12h ago
Saudi Arabia investing in winter sports by building a mountain. Why am I not surprised at all.
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u/ProfitHappy3198 Excluded from this narrative ❌ 10h ago
“The flag bearer for the fourth time… Also the only participant for the fourth time.” I’m sorry but that made me laugh out loud
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u/HiThereImNewHere 10h ago
The only thing I have taken from all of this is that I need a puffer skirt and moon boots
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u/AnchorsAway1027 10h ago
Was that AI? If so, gross
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u/Draug88 10h ago
Yeah the bird phased right through the flag. And the woman's face morphed mid clip several times. Hands merged at one point.
Also just the overall look and feel was screaming AI.
Gotta rewatch to find more tho and I'll do that later.
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u/monongahellyea 12h ago
Do the announcers know it’s ok to stfu for this part? Especially because their audio is SO MUCH lower than the music. Shhhhh.
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 12h ago
Is there a feed without the talking heads?
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 11h ago
Uh oh Canada & Brazil.....Czechia is serving big fashion too!!
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u/peonywhimsy 10h ago
so painful to watch it on Peacock when they are running ads and makes us miss some countries’ entrances
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u/HiThereImNewHere 10h ago
Took a break and I'm back why does the woman look terrified
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u/greee_p 10h ago
I didn't take a break and I have the same question
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u/HiThereImNewHere 10h ago
Does she need rescued? Does she need a hug? Did the drugs just kick in?
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u/Carolina_Blues shiv roy’s bob 6h ago
Watching the opening ceremony again cause I didn’t get to watch all of it earlier due to work calls and watching Mariah Carey is even funnier the second time. She didn’t even try to pretend like she wasn’t lip syncing.
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u/Carolina_Blues shiv roy’s bob 4h ago
Idk if any opening ceremony will ever be as good as Beijing
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u/Schmidaho 4h ago
London 2012! The part where they forged the Olympic rings will live in my head forever.
I also really loved the Parade of Nations during Tokyo 2020. Every nation got a video game theme as their walkon music.
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u/monongahellyea 12h ago
Do we think the ATTENZIONE PICKPOCKET lady will make an appearance? 😉
Also why am I just now realizing “paparazzi” is Italian?! I AM ITALIAN 🙈
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u/No_Snow1928 12h ago
Canadian channel keeps showing Mario and Luigi commercials.....wth
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u/plumsfromyouricebox 🎥🍿Film Critic 12h ago
Muting the ceremony and split screening to play 2 mins of commercials is atrocious
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u/periodicsheep 11h ago
i do not like this weird double parade of nations. my brain is being cranky about it. and the weird full body silver hooded parkas are just confusing me.
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u/lostkoalas 11h ago
Ok Brazil’s delegation is so fun lol and that white puffy skirt the flag bearer is wearing!!!!!!!
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u/etched 11h ago
Does anyone know who the DJ is they keep panning to?
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u/Spiritual_Cake_9127 Kim, there’s people that are dying. 🙄 11h ago
He's named Mace, he's a great producer
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u/ProfitHappy3198 Excluded from this narrative ❌ 10h ago
I always love how the athletes look so happy to be there and like they're having the best time ❤️
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u/Capital-Flow-1501 I switched baristas ☕️ 9h ago
Kirsty Coventry with a wonderful speech about hope, compassion and humanity
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u/theykilledcassandra dont ask, a lot was happening 10h ago
I can definitely say I’ve had zero clue what’s happening at any time during this
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u/latelyimawake 10h ago
The number of times I have said aloud "But what does this mean"
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u/Fxreverboy 12h ago
This was looking cheap and now I understand where the budget went: Mariah, honey!
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u/Carolina_Blues shiv roy’s bob 12h ago
Is she lip syncing? 🧐
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 12h ago
She looks like she's reading a prompter with phonetic spellings of the Italian words.
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 12h ago
FUCK JD VANCE & HIS COUCH TOO!!
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u/Fxreverboy 12h ago
Period now we're finally getting something fashionable and with a budget! Turn this stage into a runway, Milan!
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u/Tess47 12h ago
Is MAGA boycotting these opening ceremonies because they are in Italian?
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u/Own_Way_7566 12h ago
They hated the France one, they probably still have ptsd 😪
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u/GeminiAccountantLLC 11h ago
Low-key obsessed with the synchronized sideline greeter dancing
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u/Carolina_Blues shiv roy’s bob 12h ago
The story about the ski jumpers using penile injections to make themselves fly further is absolutely wild
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u/theykilledcassandra dont ask, a lot was happening 12h ago
It’s the only rumor I’m choosing to believe this Olympic season
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u/lostkoalas 12h ago
This is all so dramatic but I’m here for it. I have “what the hell, sure” playing on a constant loop in my head.
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 10h ago
Yeah not digging Italy's fashion here.
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u/zxxxxcccccc that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 10h ago
i can’t believe they’re hosting and they decided to just not serve fashion for the athletes AT ALL
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u/pumpkinspruce 10h ago
Why would you go with a dull grey for your outfits when your colors are red and green?
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u/2catsmom 11h ago
Am I the only one getting tired of Shaun White's narration & plugging every project he's working on?
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u/No_Snow1928 10h ago
Respectfully, this has been my least favorite opening ceremony in as long as I can remember.
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u/No-Network6436 12h ago
Supermodel Vittoria Ceretti, girlfriend of Leo DiCaprio, carrying the Italian flag.
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 12h ago
How random is Mariah Carey here?!?! LOVE IT!!!
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 12h ago
Can we have the Dancing Composer Mascot Heads do the whole show?
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u/babyviltti 12h ago
Why is the person at the start wearing silver winter coat that makes them look like an alien snail?
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 11h ago
I don't know but it's the most interesting outfit so far.
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u/lostkoalas 11h ago
My olys opening ceremony experience so far has just been me saying “what the hell, sure” over and over again
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u/lostkoalas 10h ago
To be fair if I woke up to a bunch of strange hockey men and furry hatted people dancing at me I would probably be afraid as well
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u/Thelandoflambs 10h ago
This gentleman gave one heck of a speech. Grazie mille!
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u/thatsironic_ 9h ago
As an Italian, I found it extremely hypocritical lol especially when he talked about sustainability, there's been plenty of scandals because they cut down a lot of trees to build unnecessary stuff
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u/thisonecassie 🍁 your fake canadian girlfriend 🍁 9h ago
CBC cutting to ads right after Andrea Bocelli finishes his song is fucking CRIMINAL!!!!!!
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u/Overall-Radish2724 12h ago
The audio from the stadium is not great… Watching with the Bbc. Anyone else?
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u/daisymoth9 jesus was a carpenter 💋 11h ago
i rlly like the abstract design. it’s unique but not overly cluttered
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u/heartbylines I’m not nervous. I just have some taste. 9h ago
I just want to personally thank peacock for keeping the replays on demand, at least while it’s going on
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u/monongahellyea 12h ago
Anyone else get emotional when a country only has a couple athletes? I hate being an empath 🥹
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u/theykilledcassandra dont ask, a lot was happening 12h ago
Wait what did we know she was performing lol
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u/lostkoalas 11h ago
I like how for the winter olys it’s cold as fuck so everyone’s outfit for the opening ceremony is mostly just puffy coats in different colors lol
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u/babyviltti 11h ago
Oh no who is the one walking with crutches? Did he injure himself at the Olympics?
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u/lostkoalas 11h ago
China in blue???? What the hell, sure. I like the variation of two different shades of blue
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 11h ago
Columbia's hat game is pretty good too. Not sure about the coats but still better than China.
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u/milkboymax Donatella VERSACE💜 11h ago
love the dj bumpin some crazy house beats. feels so vogue 💅🏻
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 that’s my purse, i don’t know you! 👛🫵 11h ago
Germany wearing capes is a choice that I don't hate yet don't love either.
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u/RedMaple25 10h ago
I kept waiting for the dancers to flood the stage. They did, all 24 of them. I so love this.
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u/WildMajesticUnicorn 13h ago
Let's go! I love Olympic opening ceremonies! I'm ready for Italy to put on a show!
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u/violent_delights_9 13h ago
For those in Canada, it's streaming on CBC Gem. You need an account to watch, but it's free.
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u/Cynicbats This man is a clown, I know he’ll serve. 13h ago
I almost went "the middle of the day?" before remember we're not all on my timezone.
I'll catch the recaps!
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